The Tarantulas: Q&A + Seen @ ToyConUK 2013
With the inaugural ToyConUK at an end, I bugged The Tarantulas for a quick round of Q&As (along with images (mostly) courtesy of Dolly Oblong), and the headsup that a handful of Nibblers left will be listed via http://unknowns.limitedrun.com on Friday … meanwhile, Read-ON!
TOYSREVIL: How was the ToyCon for you? Your impressions?Was it what you expected it to be? Was this your first Con?
THE TARANTULAS: ToyCon totally lived up to expectation - the venue & atmosphere were great and a lot of serious toy business going on.. Wasn't my first con, I've been to the big US conventions but this was probably closer to a Japanese Super/ Wonderfestival - lots to see but a smaller scene type feel & really knowledgeable punters!
TOYSREVIL: Tell us what you had on your table! And which of your items had the warmest reception / best response?
THE TARANTULAS: Fishtank Castle LIVE had x3 exclusive new versions of the Real x Nibbler plus an old resin favourite & the last copies of my 1983 Fishtank Castle Annual. Plus we had Ralph Niese bringing his comics, LIVE sketchcards and his incredible hand painted customs.. Response was great - Ralph is such a talent it made the booth to have him there…
TOYSREVIL: Any suggestions to make the event even more awesome in the future?
THE TARANTULAS: I've spoken to the organisers and they have things sorted - they have real credibility already & I think if a few artists make the trip from the US & Japan next year that would = more awesome :)
